Where do old bags go to die?

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On eBay you see used bags in various conditions, and recently there was a Balenciaga hobo that had been chewed up by a poodle...and it was purchased and more or less restored (it looks great, but apparently the feel of the leather is...less than ideal). I'm sort of wondering what happens to bags that are just worn or ruined beyond repair? Do they just get thrown out? It seems like there should be some way to salvage bits of hardware or some interesting pieces. I really like the idea of making something new that includes a relic of something you've cared about in the past - using a buckle or clasp or a bit of leather from an old bag in a new bag or clothing or jewelry or artwork. Has anyone done something like this? Or if you've gotten rid of a really ruined bag, what did you do with it? Garbage? Goodwill? Back of the attic? Just curious...

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Craving a blue bbag

My three daughters play with mine. Granted, none of mine are great bags, but they love them. My oldest (almost 4) carried 3 bags on her walk the other night - a messenger diaper bag for her baby, a makeup clutch, and a monogrammed tote. When my kids tire of my old bags, I will give them to their school - the little ones play dress-up all day long.

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take all of your old bags,cut the fabric/leather into squares,sew them together and stuff them,and make a cute pillow.LOL I don't know how well that would work,but it's an idea! I like the idea of giving old bags to little girls in your life...start off the next PF generation!

Craving a blue bbag

take all of your old bags,cut the fabric/leather into squares,sew them together and stuff them,and make a cute pillow.LOL I don't know how well that would work,but it's an idea! I like the idea of giving old bags to little girls in your life...start off the next PF generation!

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My mother-in-law has done this with some satchels she picked up in Turkey. They turned out nicely.